In-state tuition question

[Averlee]

<p>My parents are divorced, and I live in Pennsylvania with my mom. My dad lives in Virginia. Now does that mean I can get in-state tuition in just Pennsylvania or would I be able to get it in Virginia as well?</p>

[sk8rmom]

<p>I don’t see that provision in VA state law…though I only did a quick search. Your best source of residency info for tuition purposes will be the college’s residency office as each school will make their own determination, based on state law and your application. What I found may or may not apply to your situation:</p>

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If the applicant is a dependent student, not an emancipated minor, or married to and is a dependent of a Virginia resident, i.e. the applicant is claimed as a tax dependent by his/her parents/legal guardian or spouse and/or receives at least half of his/her financial support from the spouse, the applicant may be eligible for in-state privileges IF the parent/legal guardian or spouse has been domiciled in Virginia for the required one year period. As a dependent student, the applicant is presumed to have the same domicile as the parent claiming him/her as a tax dependent and/or providing him/her with substantial financial support.

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<p><a href=“http://www.admiss.vt.edu/forms/Residency_Instructions.PDF[/url]”>http://www.admiss.vt.edu/forms/Residency_Instructions.PDF&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

[sybbie719]

<p>From UVA:</p>

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Q: If my parents are divorced or separated am I eligible for in-state educational privileges if one parent lives in Virginia?</p>

<p>A: An applicant whose parent(s) are divorced or separated may claim eligibility based upon
the**domicile status of the parent with whom he or she resides, **</p>

<p>upon the domicile of the parent who claims the applicant as a dependent for income tax purposes or </p>

<p>the domicile of the parent who provides substantial financial support.
[Virginia</a> Domicile, Undergraduate Admission, U.Va.](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/status.html]Virginia”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/status.html)

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<p>In short:</p>

<p>Is your dad your custodial parent? (You live in PA with your mom)</p>

<p>Does your dad claim you as a dependent on his taxes?</p>

<p>Does your dad provide most of your support?</p>

<p>You may end up not being eligible as an in-state resident for UVA</p>